RCOG release: President of the RCOG discusses the ethics of medical performance
Our biggest ethical challenge in obstetrics and gynaecology is to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care at any time of day or night, says Dr Tony Falconer, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG),
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Heritage collections
The RCOG holds significant historical material. The heritage collections are a unique and important resource that cover the history of women’s health care, and of key practitioners of obstetrics and gynaecology.
These include the original notebooks
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Governance
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is a registered charity (no. 213280).
It was granted a ‘Royal’ title in 1938 and the Royal Charter was awarded on 21 March 1947.
The College is governed by the Royal Charter, from which are
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Videos
Footage of the College, past and present
On 13 July 1960, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II opened the RCOG’s new building at 27 Sussex Place Regent’s Park London.
In 1933, a short film was made about RCOG co-founder Professor William
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Cardiac arrests in pregnancy associated with obstetric anaesthesia complications
Nearly one in four cardiac arrests in pregnancy are associated with complications of obstetric anaesthesia, according to a new study published today (Friday 24 February) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG).
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Out of programme (OOP)
Taking time out of programme (OOP) can be beneficial for your educational and professional development and career, as well as being interesting, enjoyable and personally rewarding.
This section of the site provides information about taking time OOP,
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HRT and alternatives
Information for women, their partners and families about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the alternatives for treatment of menopausal symptoms.
What is HRT?
Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, is widely used to treat menopausal symptoms.
As you
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Gynaecology Standards
This document sets out a framework for commissioners and service providers of high-level service standards that aim to improve outcomes and reduce variation in gynaecological care.
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Revalidation for trainees
This section of the site brings together everything trainees need to know about revalidation.
What is revalidation?
Revalidation of a doctor’s licence to practise is designed to give patients greater confidence in the medical profession and to support
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RCOG launches new resource to aid commissioning of women’s health services
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), along with the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH), are pleased to unveil a new e-resource to support Clinical Commissioning Groups and NHS England in the commissioning of
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